At the WBKA Council meeting last Saturday, Frank Gellatly, Regional Bee Inspector, reported that there were two videos that Welsh beekeepers might be interested in. One is of a disease inspection he carried out with a bee farmer and the other is on American Foul Brood (AFB). Black Mountain Honey – an inspection visit Gwenyn … Continue reading Videos
Bee Health
Warning!!
Our bee inspector has issued a warning about colony starvation so please ensure that you urgently check your hives for stores and act appropriately. Also note, that with the weather warming up over the weekend, there is a high risk of swarming, so get in there asap and check your colonies before they fly away!! … Continue reading Warning!!
Protected: June gap – potential starvation risk
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Starvation Risk
Just to remind all beekeepers that large growing colonies with little or no available forage and/or inclement weather, can quickly result in a shortage of stores. So be sure to check that your bees have enough food, especially if you have taken off any spring honey. Note that if you add extra frames of sealed … Continue reading Starvation Risk
AFB warning
Just a seasonal reminder for beekeepers concerning American Foul Brood (AFB). We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheet 'Apiary Hygiene and Quarantine', plus ‘Foulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common brood disorders’. These are available on Beebase at: http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/index.cfm?pageid=167 All beekeepers have a duty to keep healthy, disease … Continue reading AFB warning
Pembrokeshire Beekeepers' Association 